JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT SUNDAY SERIES WORKSHOPIn the San Franciso Bay AreaWhatever your gender or sexual orientation refine your clinical skills working with men in this innovative, practical workshop

Sunday January 28th, 2018 • 9:30am to 4:30pm

Feeling Like a Man:
Using AEDP to Overcome Shame and Heal Attachment Trauma with Gay and Straight Men

Benjamin Lipton, LCSW &
Ben Medley, LCSW-R

"Both Ben and Ben showed us fierce love of the work and clients through strong softness. We heard, saw and felt how the shame that accompanies so many men, whether about their sexuality or just the fact that they have feelings at all, has been shameful. And, that shame can be undone through the explicit use of an empathic connection in a safe and strong environment."
- Jeanne Newhouse, NCPsyA.

"Both Bens covered these themes in detail with humor, frankness and insight, and both showed marvelous videos of sessions with gay and straight men.
It was a powerful day, an important day, a provocative and evocative day for me. I feel so grateful to these two eloquent presenters for their willingness to bring these issues into my awareness, to our community and into our clinical discussions."
- Matt Fried, PhD.

"I have had the privilege of attending and hosting Benjamin's seminars for over a decade, and can attest that he is an expert clinician and masterful teacher. His work and his way of being when sharing his work are truly transformative. I so look forward to attending this seminar!"
- Miriam Marsolais, PhD.

"Benjamin is a skilled and compassionate therapist, and a wonderful teacher."
- Gerard Ilaria, Dept. of Medicine, Cornell University.

"Benjamin Lipton is a very talented teacher, mentor, and therapist. Being with Ben is to witness a master of his craft, where work is more a form of effortless artistic engagement. He makes the very complex simple in both language and in modeling how to "do it" in a way that is always refreshing and inspiring."
- Ian MacNaughton, Ph.D. Vancouver.

Benjamin Lipton, LCSW, (left) is a founding, Senior Faculty member of the AEDP Institute. He teaches and supervises clinicians learning AEDP around the US and abroad. Ben’s open, engaging teaching style and skill in translating complex ideas into clear and accessible learning points receives consistent praise from his audiences. Ben has numerous publications in textbooks, journals, and magazines. He maintains a private practice in New York City.

Ben Medley LCSW-R, has a private practice in the Flatiron District, NYC where he works with individuals and couples. Ben earned his degree with NYU’s clinical social work program and is a Certified AEDP Therapist as well as a Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist. Before private practice, he worked as a therapist in the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services outpatient mental health clinic as a member of their LGBTQ treatment unit.

Using extensive videotape from their clinical work, the presenters will illustrate specific ways that AEDP can be used to address the therapeutic needs of men that so often center on shame and aloneness.

In Feeling Like a Man you’ll learn:

• How to recognize and undo shame with male clients

• How homophobia and heterosexism impact both gay and straight men

• How to use AEDP - including self-disclosure and dyadic regulation of affect - to undo aloneness and foster secure connection with male clients

• How to use the AEDP technique of metaprocessing to anchor new emotional and relational experiences to help heal trauma and build resilience

Note: This workshop will be videotaped for producing professional training material. Designated seats will be provided for those who do not want to be videotaped.

SCPA Accredited: This course is meets the requirements for 5.5 continuing education units. AEDP West is approved by the California Psychological Association (CPA) to provide continuing professional education for psychologists. The California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) now recognizes CPA continuing education credit for license renewal for LCSWs and MFTs. AEDP West maintains responsibility for this program and its contents.

"Feeling Like a Man:
Using AEDP to Overcome Shame and Heal Attachment Trauma with Gay and Straight Men
Benjamin Lipton, LCSW &
Ben Medley, LCSW-RSunday, January 28th, 2018.
9:30a to 4:30p with one hour lunch

San Francisco
Theological Seminary
Alexander Hall: large hall at
'the bottom
of the hill',
105 Seminary Drive
San Anselmo, CA, 94960Google Map | Campus Map
Please tell your friends and colleagues about this event.
Last day for online registration is Thursday January 25th.

Cost:Professional • $129Student/Intern • $69CEs Available
5.5 CE's for MFT's, LCSW's • $15
Psychologist CE's • $15Cancellation Policy: If you cancel with more than 2 weeks notice, you will receive a full refund less a $15 service fee. There will be no refund for registrations cancelled with less than 2 weeks notice.
Doors open at 9:00amPlease come early to enjoy our delicious snacks and allow time
to network with your colleagues. This will also help our registration run smoothly so
we can start on time.
Your timely registration makes our planning this event enjoyable with plentiful
refreshments for all.

DRIVING DIRECTIONSGoogle Map | Campus MapFrom the South
Take Hwy 101 north from the Golden Gate Bridge to the San Anselmo exit. Turn off and follow Sir Francis Drake Blvd. for approximately 3 miles. Turn left on Bolinas Ave, (at the traffic light) and go two blocks to Kensington Road. Turn right on Kensington Road. Alexander Hall is the big hall on the right before the road goes uphill.From the East
Take Hwy 580 across the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. Take the Sir Francis Drake Boulevard exit. As you approach the Hwy 101 underpass, stay in the center lane following the sign to Kentfield, which will remain Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. Stay on Sir Francis Drake for approximately 3 miles and turn left on Bolinas Avenue. Go two blocks to Kensington Road. Alexander Hall is the big hall on the right before the road goes uphill.From the North
Take the Central San Rafael exit off Highway 101. Turn right on to Third Street, following it through downtown San Rafael and then along Redhill Boulevard to Sir Francis Drake. Turn left on Sir Francis Drake to the fourth traffic light (Bolinas Ave). Turn right and go two blocks to Kensington Road. Alexander Hall is the big hall on the right before the road goes uphill.

Seminar reporter needed. AEDP West is looking for someone to write up the seminar and share it with our broader community in exchange for the seminar fee. If you are interested, please contact Robin Glantz, robin.aedpwest@gmail.com

Online Registration

(For Help email register@aedpwest.com or call Robin Glantz, MFT at 415-302-2132)
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